Thanksgiving dinner can be a very time consuming task because of all of the different items that need to be cooked, prepared, chilled, baked, and so on. Coordinating all of these different tasks can be a full time job in itself. The important thing to remember is that you need to be able to manage your time wisely will preparing your Thanksgiving dinner otherwise you may not get everything ready on time or just the way you would like it to be. There are some things you can do, however, to make your Thanksgiving day dinner go as a little more smoothly and according to plan. This article will explain some of those strategies and how they can help save you time.First, the day is going to be filled with so much activity and so much responsibility on your part so it will be helpful to have everything ready the night before. What this means is that you’ll want to have all of your ingredients, all of your cooking tools, all of your foods that will be involved, and anything else that you will be using that day as part of the preparation of the meal, ready to go when you need. You don’t want to constantly be running out for last minute items as this will simply delay your progress and potentially your Thanksgiving dinner too.Another way that you can save yourself some time and a give yourself a little breathing room is by taking advantage of some of the great new utensils, appliances, and other cooking tools out there. For example, you are going to be opening a lot of can goods throughout the day for different types of food items. Deserts and side dishes quite often require ingredients that come in a can, and you have to open those cans in order to be able to use those ingredients. The are openers that will automatically open those cans for you without you having to use a can opener to open every single one. This will save you a ton of time. The time it takes to carve the turkey can also be decreased by using an electric turkey carver which works much faster than using a basic knife. Double ovens are great too because they allow you to cook multiple items at once which would save you a lot of time as well. Finally, it would be beneficial to have a few extra hands available to help you if you have multiple tasks to complete at the same time, but can’t get to them yourself. If you’ve got friends and family that would be willing to help you out with the little items that you could do without having to care if, then don’t be afraid to ask them for help. Besides, chances are they are not going to be doing anything constructive are pretty good since they are at a family gathering.Remember, if you would like you Thanksgiving day feast to go smoothly, you’ll need to do a little homework by getting everything gathered and ready the night before the big dinner. This way you’ll be ready to get to work right away in the morning and you won’t be delayed by those last minute tasks that might pop up during the process. Also, there are a lot of great tools out there that will help to save you time while you are working hard to get your dinner ready. Making use of these few simple tips will hopefully help your Thanksgiving day go a little more smoothly and stress free.

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The art items in Kenya include sisal baskets, elephant hair bracelets, Maasai bead jewelry, musical instruments, silver and gold jewelry, soapstone sculptures, wooden carvings, tribal masks, Maasai figurines, paintings, prints and sculptures. These art items are available in the arts and craft markets and shops throughout the main tourist centers of Kenya.

Cloth and Fabric in Kenya also form interesting art items. The cloth and fabric available in Kenya are batik cloth, kangas (women’s wraparound skirts) with beautiful patterns and even Kenyan proverbs printed on them and kikois (type of sarong for men) that come in many different colors and textiles. These are good art items to take home from your Kenyan trip.

African jewelry has been quite popular for centuries in the world market. Kenya offers rare pieces of African jewelry containing cowry shells. Kenya is also known for its soapstone carvings found in Western Kenya. It is the Gusii and Abigusii ethnic groups which hand carve these Kissi stones into exquisite pieces of Kenyan art.

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Benga is a truly Kenyan music style. Benga is high-energy dance music that originated after the 1940s when Luo musicians started playing traditional tunes with modern electrical instruments.

Most other popular music styles have received influences from abroad. Taarab is the traditional Swahili music played at the Kenyan coast, and is heavily influenced by Arabic and Indian music styles. Lingala – modern upbeat party music – came from Congo, where the deteriorating political situation made many artists flee to East Africa. American hip hop and gangsta rap has infiltrated Kenya like a virus. Pictures of 50 Cent and Snoop Dogg are everywhere in Nairobi.

The hypnotic swaying and leaping in Masai and Samburu dancing, are the best known forms of Kenyan dancing. In their energetic dancing, warriors display their strength by leaping high in the air.

The Masai and other tribes perform regularly for tourists who visit their villages. In tourist venues along the coast, Mijikenda dance groups often give performances.

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Sigana

Sigana is a traditional performance art which contains elements of all the major Kenya art forms: storytelling, song, music, dance, rituals etc. Active participation is a key feature of sigana. The line between performers and audience is less clear than in many other Kenya art forms.

You won’t see these often along the tourist trails, but the Mzizi Arts Centre in Nairobi organizes monthly Sigana performances.

There are several theatre groups in Kenya, most of them based in Nairobi. Names to remember are the Mbalamwezi Theatre Group and the Phoenix and Miujiza Players. They often perform at the foreign cultural centres in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu.

In Nairobi, there’s the Kenya National Theatre. It’s known for the controversy it created with the production “I Will Marry When I Want” by Ngugi wa Thiong’o and Ngugi wa Mirii, which brought them into confrontation with the government.

Kenyans reportedly also like of satire and stand up comedy. One popular group is Redykuylass (‘Rediculous’) which featured in a weekly TV program with a mix of political and social satire.

In Kenya, oral narratives are the oldest form of literature. Oral stories are still important in many communities. Written literature, in Swahili and English, emerged in the beginning of the twentieth century. However, only after Kenya’s independence (1963) a body of national literature came into being.

An important author (novelist, playwright and essayist) is Ngugi wa Thiong’o. As a child on missionary school, he was a devout Christian, but later he rejected Christianity and became a fierce critic of colonialism. He changed his name from James Ngugi to Ngugi wa Thiong’o in 1976 and embraced his native Kikuyu culture, as well as Marxism.

While having written the first novel in English by an East African author – “Weep not, child” (1964) – he published his first book in Kikuyu in 1980: “Caitaani Muthara-Ini” (Devil on the Cross). He now argued that literature written by Africans in a colonial language is not really African literature. In 1992 Ngugi became professor of literature at New York University.

There is a small film industry in Kenya, which is struggling to stay alive, like elsewhere in Africa. However, a new generation of Kenyan film makers is emerging, inspired by the success of the Nigerian video industry. One such film director is Kibaara Kaugi, who in 2004 produced the acclaimed “Enough is enough” – a narrative of the famous Mau Mau uprising – on a minimal budget.

Also, foreign film makers have used Kenya as a backdrop for their works. The most famous example is of course Sydney Pollack’s “Out of Africa” (1985) with Merryl Streep and Robert Redford, which is about the life of Danish author Karen Blixen, who emigrated in the 1910s to Kenya to become a coffee farmer. A recent international movie is “The White Masai” (2005), after the real story of the Swiss woman Corinne Hofmann who married a Samburu warrior and joined tribal life. There is no happy ending here. These and other movies are reviewed on my movies about Kenya page.

In Kenya you will find much beautiful and fine craft work. It’s sometimes amazing to see people in rags sitting outside their ‘home’ (if you could call it that), and produce wooden carved tables and chairs of a beauty you won’t see anywhere in North America or Europe.

Most crafts are produced for tourists. It’s best to set aside any purist misgivings you might have over their authenticity, and just enjoy them for their own beauty (which they often have). Compare this to American or European culture, which is also eternally developing. The Beatles are just as ‘truly European’ as Beethoven is!

Wood carvings of people and animals can be bought everywhere. Classic are the very long sculptures of women carrying baskets on their heads.

Soap stone objects are another popular for of Kenya art. Soap stone is mined in western Kenya by the Gusii and Abigusii tribes. They then produce beautiful sculptures, chess sets etc. from it. Each piece is carved individually by the craftsmen and then wet sanded, polished and dyed all by hand. Soap stone products can be bought everywhere in Kenya.

Jewelry (often in the form of beads) are another Kenyan speciality and they can be bought in all colours of the rainbow. Jewelry is important in African culture. Much Kenyan jewelry contains cowry shells. They are not only beautiful but also symbolic.

Masai spears and shields are also popular souvenirs. But first check with your air company and your customs whether you can take them home. Another solution is having them sent home by mail. Some tourist shops offer this option.

Red/black-colored 4 inch round box with lid. Carved from soapstone. The etching reveals a traditional African dancer. The lid has a pick-up that gives an elephant impression. Perfect for storing jewelry.

5 inch beautiful multi-colored soapstone bowl with careful etchings that outline the silhouette tree and the endangered black African rhino. The colors are a mix of pink-purple-black. Perfect match with related colored vase and goblet. The handle is carved into a swan’s head. The accuracy involved in the making of this product can be displayed by the perfection in the swan’s bill and eyes. Perfect for gifts and decorations.

Meticulously carved 8 inch Ujama (pronounced uh-ja-maa) family village figurine. Carved from Ebony wood. Beautiful and careful design reveals members of a family all connected together, symbolic of relationships. Ujama comes from the base word jama meaning “family relation”. Ujama was a sort of division of labor and proceeds went towards the extended family and people living in the village. Perfect for gifts, decorations or as collectors item. Very symbolic piece of art.

Marble look alike 2 inch candleholder. Made from Asian* soapstone. The holder has a firm extended base for drip collection and mesh like design. (4 pieces)

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The best way to get longer life from your home appliances is to keep them clean and well maintained. The more regularly you wipe things over the less time spent scrubbing for hours on end. For those small kitchen appliances make it part of your washing up routine after every meal.

Wipe the outside of the unit with a cloth dipped in detergent and warm water. Clear the crumbs from the bottom tray. The more often you do this the less time it will take.

Change the filter before it becomes due otherwise it is easily overlooked and forgotten down the track. Mark the date on your calendar so you know ahead of time when you are supposed to replace it. The outside can be kept looking as good as new with a simple wipe over every time you use the unit.

For drip filters and espresso machines alike the benefits of running an empty cycle can be found in the taste of the next coffee you brew. Try and avoid harsh water and calcium build up by using filtered or spring water whenever possible.

If you have a kettle or jug that has a removable lid scrub the element. Otherwise boil five parts water and one part vinegar at least once a week. This will clean the element and remove any calcium build up. Run at least three loads of fresh water, bring to the boil and toss the water each time.

It is important to prevent build up on inside and outside surfaces of electric frypans. Not only will this extend the life of the pan but it will also give you better tasting food.

Getting in to the nitty gritty of those ridged units is not pleasant if this hasn’t been done in a while. It is so much easier to wipe over after every single use. Melted cheese can be particularly time consuming to remove if left too long. Reheat the griddle first so it is easier to wipe up the stains.

No one wants the ghastly task of cleaning an appliance that has built up gunk, grime and fat. Take a few moments every time you make a sandwich or boil a kettle and the job becomes insignificant with a simple wipe over.

While smaller kitchen appliances have dramatically reduced in cost over the years it is not advisable to have to replace a unit on a regular basis because it has got to the point of being impossible to clean. Avoid harsh chemicals – especially on outer surfaces by using a dilution of vinegar and water. For those harder to clean spots a paste of bicarbonate soda and water dabbed on to the surface and left for half an hour will make the job easier.

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Customer Review:

I read many reviews first espresso machine, so I was ready for the construction of “functions”, which I find difficult. (If using a short pot / cup of espresso machines and position on the edge of the bench, so that the steam pipe is blocked off, is not a problem), I was so ready to love this machine, but I had some problems that were not evaluated.: 1) Express is a small taste funny, despite its dark and milk is even weaker, although I have significantly reduced the percentage of milk. I like the strong, almost “burning” flavored espresso / Lattes Lattes, and from this machine tastes like Starbucks water. I tried various grinds and roasts, but nothing really helped. I also tried to double (or triple), but could not stand the taste of espresso and milk.Two) How to propose a ‘warm up the car for 30 minutes before my first cup! So if you’re like me and have limited time in the morning to get their black gold, a plan in which the alarm 30 minutes earlier. The instructions also said that in order to accelerate the heating process, you can run the computer several times, without the coffee …. I do not know if this difference or not. I tried everything and still waiting for a strong espresso flavor, but it never happened: ( For these reasons, I will give thumbs up DELONGHI EC155, although it feels as if I had violated some of my Italian ancestors! Perhaps the style “steam machine fits my tastes better.

It’s The Best!I received this product within 7 days of ordering it from the site. It came with everything that it stated on the box. I had read all the reviews before I bought this item and so far it’s going strong. It’s been exactly 31 days and I haven’t encountered any of the dripping from the frother or from the area where the espresso comes out. Yes, the tamper is a bit awkward, but doable. I just make sure I have clearance on the right side of the machine and I tamper it 3-4 times with a twist on the 4th time. I use 2 shot glasses to catch the espresso. You would want to utilize these if you don’t buy the glasses. The height clearance for a regular mug or espresso cup is definitely true, that it doesn’t work. This has worked for me since I didn’t want to buy the recommended glasses. If you want to have the frothing pitcher and the glasses to complete the set, I would say go for it! The frother works fine as long as you know how to work it and always clean it right after making your espresso. You will need to get a frothing pitcher that fits under since the clearance from the counter and the frother is quite short. You want to make sure to clean the machine right after you make your espresso. Clean the frother and wipe it down with a wet towel immediately after frothing the milk. Clean the area where the espresso comes out. It’s a great machine for the price and it has an easy rebate form process.nice cremai like everything about the machine except…………. taking out the used coffee grinds i know no one in any of the reviews made any comments about this but the little plastic holder for the filter is very awkward for me to take out the coffee. maybe not a big deal to you but i wish it was a little more user friendly. i only make espresso in it i don’t steam milk i just microwave my milk so i don’t have any comments about that. the coffee always comes out well. only had the machine for a few months so i will update if it doesn’t last for now its just what i wanted and at the best possible price i saw anywhere and believe me i looked everywhere.

You can Buy DeLonghi EC155 In Stock. DeLonghi EC155 Shops or Buy Online – At Lowest Pirce you Save BIG!. Ship with fast delivery and storage. Limited time offer! Today it is in stock, order now before the prices up.

You can goto Store for see more detail, Price or ORDER product by press ORDER NOW Button . And if you want to see price comparison you can press COMPARE PRICE Button.

Customer Review:

I read many reviews first espresso machine, so I was ready for the construction of “functions”, which I find difficult. (If using a short pot / cup of espresso machines and position on the edge of the bench, so that the steam pipe is blocked off, is not a problem), I was so ready to love this machine, but I had some problems that were not evaluated.: 1) Express is a small taste funny, despite its dark and milk is even weaker, although I have significantly reduced the percentage of milk. I like the strong, almost “burning” flavored espresso / Lattes Lattes, and from this machine tastes like Starbucks water. I tried various grinds and roasts, but nothing really helped. I also tried to double (or triple), but could not stand the taste of espresso and milk.Two) How to propose a ‘warm up the car for 30 minutes before my first cup! So if you’re like me and have limited time in the morning to get their black gold, a plan in which the alarm 30 minutes earlier. The instructions also said that in order to accelerate the heating process, you can run the computer several times, without the coffee …. I do not know if this difference or not. I tried everything and still waiting for a strong espresso flavor, but it never happened: ( For these reasons, I will give thumbs up DELONGHI EC155, although it feels as if I had violated some of my Italian ancestors! Perhaps the style “steam machine fits my tastes better.

It’s The Best!I received this product within 7 days of ordering it from the site. It came with everything that it stated on the box. I had read all the reviews before I bought this item and so far it’s going strong. It’s been exactly 31 days and I haven’t encountered any of the dripping from the frother or from the area where the espresso comes out. Yes, the tamper is a bit awkward, but doable. I just make sure I have clearance on the right side of the machine and I tamper it 3-4 times with a twist on the 4th time. I use 2 shot glasses to catch the espresso. You would want to utilize these if you don’t buy the glasses. The height clearance for a regular mug or espresso cup is definitely true, that it doesn’t work. This has worked for me since I didn’t want to buy the recommended glasses. If you want to have the frothing pitcher and the glasses to complete the set, I would say go for it! The frother works fine as long as you know how to work it and always clean it right after making your espresso. You will need to get a frothing pitcher that fits under since the clearance from the counter and the frother is quite short. You want to make sure to clean the machine right after you make your espresso. Clean the frother and wipe it down with a wet towel immediately after frothing the milk. Clean the area where the espresso comes out. It’s a great machine for the price and it has an easy rebate form process.nice cremai like everything about the machine except…………. taking out the used coffee grinds i know no one in any of the reviews made any comments about this but the little plastic holder for the filter is very awkward for me to take out the coffee. maybe not a big deal to you but i wish it was a little more user friendly. i only make espresso in it i don’t steam milk i just microwave my milk so i don’t have any comments about that. the coffee always comes out well. only had the machine for a few months so i will update if it doesn’t last for now its just what i wanted and at the best possible price i saw anywhere and believe me i looked everywhere.

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It’s an old cliché that being a stay at home parent is like a full time job in itself, and for good reason. Rearing a brood of children, paying bills, playing chauffeur and keeping a home running smoothly is enough to give a grown man nightmares. However, in this modern world, stay at home dads can get some much needed help from a few helpful appliances.From making those day to day tasks go by just a bit quicker to handling entire meals, appliances add a healthy dose of efficiency to even the most tightly run households. Here are a few helpful suggestions for some handy gadgets that can lessen your stay at home work load.Krups Coffee and Espresso Combination MachineFor those of us who are decidedly not morning people, there’s nothing more essential first thing in the morning than a strong cup of coffee. The Krups Coffee and Espresso Combination Machine lets you brew a perfect pot of coffee for those regular days while offering the ability to pull a few shots of espresso for Mondays.The “café” side of this caffeine producing powerhouse can brew up to ten cups of coffee at a time and features a handy brew pause function in case of spills. The espresso side lets you pull café style shots and features a four bar steam wand that makes it simple and quick to froth up lattes and cappuccinos for special treats and guests.Oster 6-slice Convection, Toaster and Broiler OvenWhen you’ve got a big hungry family crowding around the breakfast table each morning, few things are more essential than a capable toaster oven. Oster’s 6-slice Convection, Toaster and Broiler Oven makes short work of serving up toast for everyone in a single swipe and is large and powerful enough to toast or cook frozen pizzas or other quick lunches in short order. This is one purchase you’ll never regret making.Hamilton Beach 6-quart Stainless Steel Oval Slow cookerOn the topic of meal preparation, few appliances have a knack for saving time like a great slow cooker. Hamilton Beach’s 6-quart Stainless Steel Oval model is sure to help get dinner ready and on the table even on the busiest of days. Perfect for stews and even large cuts of meat, this supremely functional model comes with an attached meat probe so you’ll never need to guess about any meat being completely done before serving.The unit offers an easy to read digital display and can be switched between automatic and manual operation. When using the probe, once the desired temperature is reached for a particular item, the unit automatically maintains that temperature so that your food never gets overcooked. Save yourself some time with this incredible slow cooker from Hamilton Beach today!Cuisinart CB-600FP SmartPower Blender and Food ProcessorPart of being a stay at home dad means being a full time chef, ready to whip up something nutritious and delicious for the whole family at a moment’s notice. One invaluable asset in the kitchen that you’ll likely use just about every day is a sturdy, multifunctional food processor. Cuisinart’s clever SmartPower CB-600FP model saves you both time and space by combining a very capable food processor and blender in one useful unit.This versatile unit’s blender offers a generous 50 ounce jar for making smoothies, milkshakes or daiquiris. The SmartPower’s super powerful 600 watt motor makes quick work of even the toughest jobs and can crush ice in short order as well. You’ll also love the blender jar’s drip-less pour spout that makes serving up delicious drinks, savory soups or even home pureed baby foods a snap.Dads who are serious about their menus will sing the praises of the unit’s hefty food processor functions. The three cup capacity bowl offers plenty of room to fold ingredients for just about any family sized recipe. The unit’s detachable slicing and shredding blade can cut preparation time in half (literally) by eliminating the tedious task of slicing or chopping veggies. Best of all, the unit cleans up in moments and is completely dishwasher safe. You’ll wonder how you ever got by without it!Hamilton Beach 1.5-quart Ice Cream MakerFinally, even the busiest of stay at home dads have time for ice cream. For a special treat on a hot summer day, nothing beats the taste of homemade ice cream. Hamilton Beach’s 1.5 quart model lets you whip up a batch of sorbet, gelato or ice cream in a few hours without having to deal with messy rock salt.Stay at home parents have one of the toughest yet most important jobs in the world. Keep you and your kids happy with a little help from these clever time saving appliances.

Norman Glendale is a freelance writer who writes about products used for cooking such as certain appliances

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It’s an old cliché that being a stay at home parent is like a full time job in itself, and for good reason. Rearing a brood of children, paying bills, playing chauffeur and keeping a home running smoothly is enough to give a grown man nightmares. However, in this modern world, stay at home dads can get some much needed help from a few helpful appliances.From making those day to day tasks go by just a bit quicker to handling entire meals, appliances add a healthy dose of efficiency to even the most tightly run households. Here are a few helpful suggestions for some handy gadgets that can lessen your stay at home work load.Krups Coffee and Espresso Combination MachineFor those of us who are decidedly not morning people, there’s nothing more essential first thing in the morning than a strong cup of coffee. The Krups Coffee and Espresso Combination Machine lets you brew a perfect pot of coffee for those regular days while offering the ability to pull a few shots of espresso for Mondays.The “café” side of this caffeine producing powerhouse can brew up to ten cups of coffee at a time and features a handy brew pause function in case of spills. The espresso side lets you pull café style shots and features a four bar steam wand that makes it simple and quick to froth up lattes and cappuccinos for special treats and guests.Oster 6-slice Convection, Toaster and Broiler OvenWhen you’ve got a big hungry family crowding around the breakfast table each morning, few things are more essential than a capable toaster oven. Oster’s 6-slice Convection, Toaster and Broiler Oven makes short work of serving up toast for everyone in a single swipe and is large and powerful enough to toast or cook frozen pizzas or other quick lunches in short order. This is one purchase you’ll never regret making.Hamilton Beach 6-quart Stainless Steel Oval Slow cookerOn the topic of meal preparation, few appliances have a knack for saving time like a great slow cooker. Hamilton Beach’s 6-quart Stainless Steel Oval model is sure to help get dinner ready and on the table even on the busiest of days. Perfect for stews and even large cuts of meat, this supremely functional model comes with an attached meat probe so you’ll never need to guess about any meat being completely done before serving.The unit offers an easy to read digital display and can be switched between automatic and manual operation. When using the probe, once the desired temperature is reached for a particular item, the unit automatically maintains that temperature so that your food never gets overcooked. Save yourself some time with this incredible slow cooker from Hamilton Beach today!Cuisinart CB-600FP SmartPower Blender and Food ProcessorPart of being a stay at home dad means being a full time chef, ready to whip up something nutritious and delicious for the whole family at a moment’s notice. One invaluable asset in the kitchen that you’ll likely use just about every day is a sturdy, multifunctional food processor. Cuisinart’s clever SmartPower CB-600FP model saves you both time and space by combining a very capable food processor and blender in one useful unit.This versatile unit’s blender offers a generous 50 ounce jar for making smoothies, milkshakes or daiquiris. The SmartPower’s super powerful 600 watt motor makes quick work of even the toughest jobs and can crush ice in short order as well. You’ll also love the blender jar’s drip-less pour spout that makes serving up delicious drinks, savory soups or even home pureed baby foods a snap.Dads who are serious about their menus will sing the praises of the unit’s hefty food processor functions. The three cup capacity bowl offers plenty of room to fold ingredients for just about any family sized recipe. The unit’s detachable slicing and shredding blade can cut preparation time in half (literally) by eliminating the tedious task of slicing or chopping veggies. Best of all, the unit cleans up in moments and is completely dishwasher safe. You’ll wonder how you ever got by without it!Hamilton Beach 1.5-quart Ice Cream MakerFinally, even the busiest of stay at home dads have time for ice cream. For a special treat on a hot summer day, nothing beats the taste of homemade ice cream. Hamilton Beach’s 1.5 quart model lets you whip up a batch of sorbet, gelato or ice cream in a few hours without having to deal with messy rock salt.Stay at home parents have one of the toughest yet most important jobs in the world. Keep you and your kids happy with a little help from these clever time saving appliances.

Norman Glendale is a freelance writer who writes about products used for cooking such as certain appliances

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It’s an old cliché that being a stay at home parent is like a full time job in itself, and for good reason. Rearing a brood of children, paying bills, playing chauffeur and keeping a home running smoothly is enough to give a grown man nightmares. However, in this modern world, stay at home dads can get some much needed help from a few helpful appliances.From making those day to day tasks go by just a bit quicker to handling entire meals, appliances add a healthy dose of efficiency to even the most tightly run households. Here are a few helpful suggestions for some handy gadgets that can lessen your stay at home work load.Krups Coffee and Espresso Combination MachineFor those of us who are decidedly not morning people, there’s nothing more essential first thing in the morning than a strong cup of coffee. The Krups Coffee and Espresso Combination Machine lets you brew a perfect pot of coffee for those regular days while offering the ability to pull a few shots of espresso for Mondays.The “café” side of this caffeine producing powerhouse can brew up to ten cups of coffee at a time and features a handy brew pause function in case of spills. The espresso side lets you pull café style shots and features a four bar steam wand that makes it simple and quick to froth up lattes and cappuccinos for special treats and guests.Oster 6-slice Convection, Toaster and Broiler OvenWhen you’ve got a big hungry family crowding around the breakfast table each morning, few things are more essential than a capable toaster oven. Oster’s 6-slice Convection, Toaster and Broiler Oven makes short work of serving up toast for everyone in a single swipe and is large and powerful enough to toast or cook frozen pizzas or other quick lunches in short order. This is one purchase you’ll never regret making.Hamilton Beach 6-quart Stainless Steel Oval Slow cookerOn the topic of meal preparation, few appliances have a knack for saving time like a great slow cooker. Hamilton Beach’s 6-quart Stainless Steel Oval model is sure to help get dinner ready and on the table even on the busiest of days. Perfect for stews and even large cuts of meat, this supremely functional model comes with an attached meat probe so you’ll never need to guess about any meat being completely done before serving.The unit offers an easy to read digital display and can be switched between automatic and manual operation. When using the probe, once the desired temperature is reached for a particular item, the unit automatically maintains that temperature so that your food never gets overcooked. Save yourself some time with this incredible slow cooker from Hamilton Beach today!Cuisinart CB-600FP SmartPower Blender and Food ProcessorPart of being a stay at home dad means being a full time chef, ready to whip up something nutritious and delicious for the whole family at a moment’s notice. One invaluable asset in the kitchen that you’ll likely use just about every day is a sturdy, multifunctional food processor. Cuisinart’s clever SmartPower CB-600FP model saves you both time and space by combining a very capable food processor and blender in one useful unit.This versatile unit’s blender offers a generous 50 ounce jar for making smoothies, milkshakes or daiquiris. The SmartPower’s super powerful 600 watt motor makes quick work of even the toughest jobs and can crush ice in short order as well. You’ll also love the blender jar’s drip-less pour spout that makes serving up delicious drinks, savory soups or even home pureed baby foods a snap.Dads who are serious about their menus will sing the praises of the unit’s hefty food processor functions. The three cup capacity bowl offers plenty of room to fold ingredients for just about any family sized recipe. The unit’s detachable slicing and shredding blade can cut preparation time in half (literally) by eliminating the tedious task of slicing or chopping veggies. Best of all, the unit cleans up in moments and is completely dishwasher safe. You’ll wonder how you ever got by without it!Hamilton Beach 1.5-quart Ice Cream MakerFinally, even the busiest of stay at home dads have time for ice cream. For a special treat on a hot summer day, nothing beats the taste of homemade ice cream. Hamilton Beach’s 1.5 quart model lets you whip up a batch of sorbet, gelato or ice cream in a few hours without having to deal with messy rock salt.Stay at home parents have one of the toughest yet most important jobs in the world. Keep you and your kids happy with a little help from these clever time saving appliances.

Norman Glendale is a freelance writer who writes about products used for cooking such as certain appliances